In 1985, Cable News Network called with the offer of a prime-time show. Ted Turner, CNN’s founder, knew Larry’s work and was impressed with his “sense of curiosity and the ability to put people at ease.” Back then, the idea of a radio host on TV might have seemed silly, but so did an all-news network. Bringing Larry aboard turned out to be a stroke of genius. Here was something so old — call-in radio — that it was new. From Week 1, when Larry interviewed Mario Cuomo and George Will, the show offered guests and viewers something long absent from network shows such as ABC News Nightline — time. Where most interviewers use carefully crafted questions, Larry relies on his innate sense of human nature. He knows that if you give people time — to talk, to explain, to dissemble, to clown, to fuck up — their true nature will eventually shine through. “The radio taught me to listen,” he … [Read more...] about The King & I
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Trailers of the Week: ‘Boogie,’ ‘They Ready,’ ‘The Violent Heart’ and More
The Violent Heart Daniel (Jovan Adepo) has a degree, a job, and stepped up to take care of his mother (Mary J.Blige) and little brother. Still, doors are closed to him; he’s been to jail. Daniel’s past is also full of questions surrounding the death of his sister and his own violent outbursts that sneak up on him. Despite these struggles he carries, Cassie (Grace Van Patten) breaks through his emotional walls. While passionate, their romance faces serious obstacles — like their age gap, and the dark secret Cassie discovers about his sister’s death. (February 19th) … [Read more...] about Trailers of the Week: ‘Boogie,’ ‘They Ready,’ ‘The Violent Heart’ and More
Larry King, CNN’s Question-and-Answer Man for a Quarter-Century, Dies at 87
Quickly, though, it all came crashing down. King was fired from every one of his jobs after he was arrested in 1971 for grand larceny in a complicated case involving payments to New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison, who was investigating the murder of John F. Kennedy. He fled town and agreed to broadcast University of California at Berkeley football games. … [Read more...] about Larry King, CNN’s Question-and-Answer Man for a Quarter-Century, Dies at 87
Larry King, Veteran TV and Radio Host, Dead at 87
“For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry’s many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster. Additionally, while it was his name appearing in the shows’ titles, Larry always viewed his interview subjects as the true stars of his programs, and himself as merely an unbiased conduit between the guest and audience. Whether he was interviewing a U.S. president, foreign leader, celebrity, scandal-ridden personage, or an everyman, Larry liked to ask short, direct, and uncomplicated questions. He believed concise questions usually provided the best answers, and he was not wrong in that belief.” … [Read more...] about Larry King, Veteran TV and Radio Host, Dead at 87
Watch Joanna Newsom Sharpen Larry King’s Harp Technique
The singer-harpist also reinforces her recent negative statements about Spotify, saying the streaming platform is “based on the idea of circumventing the payment of artists.” However, she clarifies, “I’m not opposed to streaming. I understand that the world is shifting, and the way that music is valued and monetized is shifting, and I’m OK with that.” … [Read more...] about Watch Joanna Newsom Sharpen Larry King’s Harp Technique
